Fighter

Nate Diaz

21-14-0★ 16bonuses United States

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Boxing 1-1

21-14-0 · 17 finishes · Full stats →

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Nate Diaz holds a professional MMA record of 21-14-0. Nate Diaz has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Nate Diaz lands 4.58 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Nate Diaz also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: September 10, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1985-04-16
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Stockton, California, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJBoxing

2012Black belt · BJJ · Cesar Gracie
2007Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · lightweight
WEC Lightweight Championship · WEC
AGE 11Started in BJJ
AGE 18Started in Other
Boxing 1-1 · Professional record · Post-UFC pro boxing: L Jake Paul by UD (98-91, 98-91, 97-92) 2023-08-05; W Jorge Masvidal by MD (95-95, 97-93, 98-92) 2024-07-06, Honda Center. The Masvidal BKFC-promoted bout was under boxing rules.

Camp

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu / Gracie Fighter · Stockton, US
Nick Diaz Academy · Stockton, US Founder
Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · United States

Coaches

Cesar Gracie · Grappling coach
Richard Perez · Boxing coach

Training partners

Nick Diaz
Jake Shields
Gilbert Melendez

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Iron Chin

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power76

Kick power54

Punch speed60

Kick speed56

Accuracy73

Takedowns58

Ground striking67

Submissions97

Chin96

Body strength66

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-14-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.58per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.00per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.80per 15 min

26% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.58per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.00per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.80per 15 min

26% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Nate Diaz sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Nate Diaz has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ FOTN ×8★ POTN ×2★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×5

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 9 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Nate Diaz earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Mike Perry
Rousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Welterweight· 21-14 vs 15-8
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tony Ferguson
UFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Welterweight· 21-13 vs 25-8
SUB
R4 · 2:52
POTN
LOSS
vs Leon Edwards
UFCUFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021· Welterweight· 20-13 vs 19-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFCUFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Welterweight· 20-12 vs 35-13
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis
UFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Welterweight· 20-11 vs 22-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Conor McGregor
UFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Welterweight· 19-11 vs 20-3
MD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Conor McGregor
UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Welterweight· 19-10 vs 19-3
SUB
R2 · 4:12
FOTN + POTN
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Lightweight· 18-10 vs 16-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Lightweight· 17-10 vs 23-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gray Maynard
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 11-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:38
KOTN
LOSS
vs Josh Thomson
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 16-9 vs 22-5
TKO
R2 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Benson HendersonTitle bout
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 18-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 21-4
SUB
R2 · 4:09
SOTN
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone
UFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 17-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Takanori Gomi
UFCUFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE· Sep 24, 2011· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 31-8
SUB
R1 · 4:27
SOTN
LOSS
vs Rory MacDonald
UFCUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 14-0-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcus Davis
UFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 28, 2010· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 17-7
SUB
R3 · 4:02
FOTN
WIN
vs Rory Markham
UFCUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 16-6
TKO
R1 · 2:47
LOSS
vs Gray Maynard
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 11-5 vs 9-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Melvin Guillard
UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 24-8-2
SUB
R2 · 2:13
SOTN
LOSS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale· Jun 20, 2009· Lightweight· 10-4 vs 30-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2· Jan 31, 2009· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 25-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Josh Neer
UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 24-7-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 12-4
SUB
R2 · 3:06
SOTN
WIN
vs Alvin Robinson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 9-3
SUB
R1 · 3:39
SOTN
WIN
vs Junior Assuncao
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Ultimate Fighter 5 Lightweight· 6-2 vs 6-2
SUB
R2 · 0:20
LOSS
vs Hermes FrancaTitle bout
WECWEC 24: Full Force· Oct 11, 2006· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 17-5
SUB
R2 · 2:46
WIN
vs Dennis Davis
California Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 5-1 vs 10-5
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Hurley
WECWEC 21: Tapout· Jun 15, 2006· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 2:03
WIN
vs Gilbert Rael
WECWEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem· May 4, 2006· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Tony Juarez
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 3:23
LOSS
vs Koji Oishi
Pancrase 152· Aug 27, 2005· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 12-4-3
UD
WIN
vs Alejandro Garcia
WECWEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 20, 2004· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R3 · 2:17

Official UFC Ranking

Nate Diaz's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #4 Lightweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 247

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Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1565▼10
Peak: 1842May 5, 2012
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nate Diaz fight next?

Nate Diaz has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nate Diaz's record?

Nate Diaz's professional MMA record is 21-14-0.

Who is Nate Diaz fighting next?

Nate Diaz's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nate Diaz fight last?

Nate Diaz most recently fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson on Saturday, September 10, 2022, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Nate Diaz fight in?

Nate Diaz fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Nate Diaz have?

Nate Diaz has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Nate Diaz won?

Nate Diaz has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses: 8× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 5× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Nate Diaz weigh?

Nate Diaz weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Nate Diaz's reach?

Nate Diaz has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is 41 years old (born Apr 16, 1985).

Where is Nate Diaz from?

Nate Diaz is from United States.

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